Box Alarm fire in Maywood, 3-18-18

The Maywood Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1230 S 21st Avenue on March 18, 2018, by issuing a Box Alarm. The incident was reported shortly after the fire broke out, and emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene. Residents in the area were advised to stay alert and keep windo

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Box alarm house fire in Willowbrook, 8-30-14

This report comes from Code Photography: On August 30, 2014, a house fire broke out in the Tri-State area, with intense flames burning in the basement and attic of the garage. The incident was initially classified as a general alarm, but as the situation escalated, emergency services went defensiv

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Elgin starts Explorer program

The *Daily Herald* recently published an article about a new Fire Explorer program launched by the Elgin Fire Department, aimed at inspiring young people to pursue careers in firefighting while also increasing diversity within the department. The program is open to youth aged 14 to 20 and is set to

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Box Alarm fire in Maywood, 3-18-18

The Maywood Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1230 S 21st Avenue on March 18, 2018, by issuing a Box Alarm. The incident occurred in a residential area, and firefighters arrived quickly to contain the flames. While details about the cause of the fire are still under investigation, no casu

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Elgin starts Explorer program

The *Elgin Daily Herald* recently published an article about a new initiative by the Elgin Fire Department: the launch of a Fire Explorer program aimed at engaging young people and inspiring them to pursue careers in firefighting. The program also seeks to bring more diversity into the department.

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Box alarm house fire in Willowbrook, 8-30-14

This is from Code Photography: On August 30, 2014, a house fire broke out in the Tri-State area, with intense flames visible in the basement and attic of the garage. The incident was initially classified as a standard alarm but quickly escalated to a general alarm. Fire crews took a defensive appr

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3-Alarm fire in Schiller Park, 9-26-19

This is a report from Chi-Town Fire Photos: September 26, 2019 – 3-11 Alarm Fire @ 3902 River Rd. There was a fire at an outdoor storage facility in Schiller Park. First responders arrived to find 2 or 3 storage units already on fire. Engine 5 pulled up and started laying lines, but the fire

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3-Alarm fire in Schiller Park, 9-26-19

This is a report from Chi-Town Fire Photos: September 26, 2019 – 3-11 Alarm Fire @ 3902 River Rd. There was a fire at an outdoor storage facility in Schiller Park. First responders arrived to find two or three storage lockers already on fire. Engine 5 pulled up and started laying lines, but

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10 Reasons to get an E-bike

    1. Traffic is a Thing of the Past. E-bikes are changing the way we move. Instead of getting stuck in traffic, you can zip through bike lanes and enjoy a smoother, faster commute. With speeds up to 20 mph and a range of around 45 miles on a single charge, e-bikes make it easy to get where

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10 Reasons to get an E-bike

    1. Traffic is a Thing of the Past. E-bikes are changing the way we move. Instead of getting stuck in traffic, you can glide through bike lanes and enjoy a smoother, faster commute. With speeds up to 20 mph, e-bikes can cover up to 45 miles on a single charge, making them perfect for daily

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